When winter weather threatens Isabella County, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools begins evaluating conditions long before families wake up. From National Weather Service briefings to early-morning road checks, district leaders weigh multiple factors before deciding whether to cancel or delay classes—all with student safety as the top priority.
CMU announces The Central Career Guarantee, becoming the first public university in Michigan to guarantee a job or graduate school after graduation.
Co-founders Chris Houlette and Bob Godich bring all-day breakfast and lunch, award-winning experience, and long-term vision to the former Dozer’s location at their new Outskirts Cafe.
Isabella Bank’s first Holiday with Heart initiative directed $24,000 to eight nonprofits across mid Michigan, powered by more than 3,000 community votes.
Isabella Bank has reopened its newly renovated main office in downtown Mt. Pleasant, unveiling a modern, customer-focused interior after nine months of construction.
After opening their first location in Farwell this summer, a mother-daughter team has quickly expanded with their new Mount Pleasant Soda Lounge—serving creative sodas, ice creams, and now food—bringing a fresh spark downtown.
Whether through children’s tales, Braille features, or QR-linked ASL resources, the StoryWalk initiative opens doors to literacy and provides a creative way for the community to connect with stories outside.
PACE Central Michigan is helping seniors stay in their homes longer with dignity. By combining medical, social, and daily living support under one coordinated system, their programs reduce stress for families while improving care.
Starting middle school can be intimidating, but Mt. Pleasant Middle School’s “Where Everybody Belongs” (WEB) program helps ease the transition. With 45 eighth graders serving as mentors for 242 new sixth graders, WEB fosters confidence, belonging, and leadership.
From CMU open mic nights to major festival stages, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers return to Mt. Pleasant Aug. 14 with their signature high-energy blend of rock, soul, funk, and pop for the Max & Emily’s Summer Concert Series.
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